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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

The 2011 Chevy Volt rocks the Nissan Leaf in February sales
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 1:12PM
Sales numbers are in for February 2011 and for the second month in the year of the electric car, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt has handily outsold the 2011 Nissan Leaf by a margin of over 4 to 1.
Fuel economy a factor in auto purchase for 81 percent
By Don Bain on March 7, 2011 - 12:38PM
Depending on where you live, gas prices may have gone up as much as 50¢ a gallon over the past 6 weeks. Consequently, kbb.com reports fuel economy has become a much more important part of the criteria buyers use to select their next vehicle.
GM stock breaking below 32 level tied more to gasoline prices
By Frank Sherosky on March 7, 2011 - 12:33PM
GM stock, despite its IPO day opening at 35 and subsequent high of 39.48, has now officially broken the 32 level intraday, well below its official initial public offering price of 33.
Toyota recalls 22000 trucks and SUVs over tire pressure risks
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 11:56AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Toyota Motor Company is recalling 22,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles from the 2008-2011 model years because these models do not comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards pertaining to factory-equipped tire pressure monitoring systems.
New DeTomaso Pantera could debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 10:42AM
When the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opened last week, the world was re-introduced to the DeTomaso brand and while the new Deauville Sport Luxury Sedan is a far cry from the well-known DeTomaso Pantera, rumors suggest that a new DeTomaso sports car could debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show.
Rising Gas Prices Affect Discretionary Buying
By Keith Griffin on March 6, 2011 - 9:26PM
The surging U.S. new car market could come to a screeching halt because of rising gas prices with a third of consumers restricting discretionary buying.
Bedwood and Parts, LLC introduces Retro Liner(TM) product
By Frank Sherosky on March 6, 2011 - 8:58PM
Bedwood and Parts, LLC featured a display at the Detroit Autorama 2011, but should have made greater fanfare over its RetroLiner™ wood bed liner system, the company's latest truly innovative product that delivers yesteryear’s classic touch for all light trucks.
In 15 years, the center of auto production will be in China
By Don Bain on March 6, 2011 - 5:23PM
How much the automotive industry will change over the next 15 years is the subject of a study performed by Roland Berger in Troy, CA and revealed in the Oakland Press this morning. The study sees the center of automotive production switching to China and other Asian nations, as skilled workers in the U.S. and Europe age and retire.
Moscow Female Drivers Get Extra Police Attention on March 8
By Armen Hareyan on March 6, 2011 - 4:21PM
Women's International Day, which is celebrated worldwide on March 8, is a big deal in Russia; and Moscow's Police says it will show extra respect and attention toward female drivers.
Dodge prices the 2011 Grand Caravan, now the least expensive minivan
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 10:12PM
The Chrysler Group has offered up pricing of the mildly refreshed 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and thanks to a reduction in price, the minivan that started the whole segment is now the least expensive minivan in the industry with a starting price of $23,995 for a comfortably equipped model.
Chrysler gains 13% over last year as consumers wait for 2011 models
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 9:28PM
The numbers from around the US automotive industry are in and the Chrysler Group is the weakest of the American automakers in terms of year over year growth (comparing February 2010 to February 2011) and even with consumers seemingly waiting for the impressive new 2011 models to reach dealerships in higher numbers, Chrysler showed a jump of 13% in sales.
Ford finishes second in sales growth for February 2011
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 8:14PM
Ford was not hit as hard as GM and Chrysler when the auto industry imploded in 2008 and 2009, so Ford Motor Company saw an improvement of just 14% but with the Ford brand moving over 150,000 vehicles last month, Ford was the top selling brand in the US market.
General Motors leads the industry in February sales volume, growth
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 7:44PM
The numbers are in for February 2011 and General Motors has claimed the top spot in the US auto industry in both sales units and growth among major automotive companies with multiple brands.
The Camaro roughs up the Mustang and Challenger in February sales
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 6:15PM
Sales numbers are in from February 2011 and for the second month in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro has outsold the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, each by a ratio of nearly 2 to 1.
Ford and Ferrari settle F150 trademark lawsuit
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 5:05PM
Ford Motor Company has settled a lawsuit with Ferrari over the naming issues of the race car originally known as the Ferrari F150, with the Italian supercar maker changing the official name of the car to the Ferrari 150 Italia.
Lost fingers, jobs not uncommon at Chinese plant making Ford parts
By Don Bain on March 4, 2011 - 4:17PM
Making 80 cents an hour for a 14-hour day and having to work with safety systems off leaves some Chinese workers maimed by the machines they operate. Compensation for three lost fingers - $7,430. Those with injuries too severe are summarily let go.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 website is live!
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 4:12PM
The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 made its world debut this week at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and now the official website for the new Italian supercar is live, providing a good look at everything that the Aventador has to offer.
BMW teases next M5 in new video
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 3:36PM
The folks from BMW have released a video of the new BMW M5, giving us our best look at the upcoming super-sedan and while the M5 shown throughout the video is wearing the all-too-familiar swirly camouflage, this gives us a good taste of what is coming from the German automaker.
AAA announces their Top New Technology Picks for autos
By Don Bain on March 4, 2011 - 2:58PM
The Orlando headquarters of AAA today released its biennial list of top picks for new vehicle technology. Analysis by automotive experts at the nation's largest motor club identified a variety of technologies that improve safety, increase performance and reduce the environmental impact of some new models.
Nissan Gains Record Market Share in February
By Keith Griffin on March 4, 2011 - 2:54PM
Nissan is rightly trumpeting the fact that it had record market share in February with approximately one of every 11 vehicles sold in the U.S. being a Nissan product.
Subaru's Boxer engines to get BorgWarner enhancement
By Don Bain on March 4, 2011 - 2:12PM
The leader in Variable Cam Timing (VCT) works with Subaru to enhance performance of the 2.5 and 2.0-liter engines, increasing fuel efficiency from 4 to 10 percent. BorgWarner adds improvements in the Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) aspects of the system and also qualify the vehicles for Super Ultra Low Emissions Level (SULEV) designation.
Jeep to offer compact B-Segment SUV
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 12:43PM
According to comments made by Jeep CEO Mike Manley, the Trail Rated American automaker is working on a new sub-compact “B-segment” sport utility vehicle based heavily on modified, existing architecture from the Fiat brand that we can expect to see hit the market for the 2013 model year.
First OEM Android-powered infotainment system coming to Saab
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 11:52AM
The rabid success of Google’s Android operating system in phones and tablets has caused a great many rumors about an Android-based automotive infotainment system and thanks to a short video from Saab, we have a good look at the first factory-equipped mobile Android operating system – Saab’s IQon.
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Ford releases new Fiesta S1600 in the UK
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 11:07AM
Ford introduced the Fiesta S1600 in 2010, with a Fiesta 3-door hatchback sporting a 118 horsepower 1.6L 4-cylinder and while much has remained the same for the 2011 Fiesta S1600, the new sporty hatchback receives more horsepower that we won’t be getting in the US.
The Gumpert Tornante debuts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2011 - 5:27PM
The Gumpert Apollo has sharp lines that come together to form a fairly unique design which has been questioned by some but with the introduction of the new Tornante, Gumpert offers a supercar that offers slightly less radical styling with comparable power to the Apollo.
How to save money when gas gets pricey
By Don Bain on March 3, 2011 - 3:59PM
Currently, the national news is reporting regular gasoline at $3.75 a gallon in California. Moammar Khadafy, who has been driven daffy by gargantuan oil wealth (and maybe all those “virgin” bodyguards), is a big question mark in the Middle East causing gas prices to become volatile.
Hyundai to supplement Equus manual with free iPad/app
By Don Bain on March 3, 2011 - 3:09PM
No one reads an owner's manual and, knowing this, Hyundai is throwing in a free iPad – complete with a video-based, interactive owner's application – with every Equus sold.
Mazda recalling Mazda6 due to spiders causing fuel tank failure
By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2011 - 2:22PM
Mazda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of 2009-2010 Mazda6 sedans for a possible blockage in the fuel systems evaporative systems caused by spiders – that’s right…spiders.
Chrysler recalls 248,000 vehicles for ignition failure risks
By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2011 - 12:30PM
The Chrysler Group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that almost a quarter million 2010 model year vehicles from Dodge and Chrysler are being recalled to address an issue with the ignition cylinder that can cause the engine to stall – vastly increasing the risks of a crash.
Mitsubishi addresses Lancer Evolution rumors on Facebook
By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2011 - 11:05AM
Yesterday, we brought you the news that Mitsubishi was planning on ending the high performance Lancer Evolution line after this model year and this morning, Mitsubishi addressed the future of the Evo on Facebook but sadly, it doesn’t do much to refute the reports of the Evolution X being the last in a long line of high performance vehicles.
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